Episode – 58 – In The Vineyard With Hermione Ireland – Academie Du Vin Library

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10th December 2023
International
chateau musar, in the vine yard with, steven spurrier, the judgement of paris, Wine books, Wine podcast
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Wine books. The wine world would be poorer without them. A good wine book is not just a vinous guide or a reference. It is often a companion, a walking pace way of telling a wine’s story. And what could be nicer than sitting comfortably, I’m thinking by the fire, it is December after all, holding and reading a book about the region or the very winemaker responsible for the liquid in your glass?
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Episode 48 – Rosé Journey with Liz Gabay MW

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25th August 2022
France, International, Podcasts
cinsault, cotes du rhone, elizabeth gabay, grenache, liz gabay, master of wine, mourvedre, provence, rolle, rose, Rosé Wine, south of france, tavel, tavel rose, vermentino
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“If you include white grapes in a Rosé you can do longer maceration, you can get more texture, more concentration, more roundness, keeps the colour pale. Provence Rose is different, often because of that.”
Liz Gabay MW

And that concisely is the whole secret according to Rosé Specialist Liz Gabay MW. Continue reading →

Episode 20 – Viruses and other villains in the vineyards with Prof. Gerhard Pietersen and Aidan Morton

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5th June 2020
International, Podcasts
Cathy Van Zyl MW, leafroll virus, south africa
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The Leafroll virus is a global issue and a hot topic amongst winemakers and Viticulturalists all over the world.

In this discussion, my Co-Host, Cathy Van Zyl MW and myself, hosted Professor Gerhard Pietersen from the Stellenbosch University and Aidan Morton from The Takora Wine Estate for an informative, up to date seminar about the topic. Other notable professionals that joined us in an open conversation and added from their experience were Alastair Rimmer (Kleine Zalze), Rosa Kruger (The Old Vine Project), Ido Lewinson (Barkan- Israel), to name but a few.

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Episode 18 – Rosé – The Natural Approach – Elizabeth Gabay MW

Elizabeth Gabay MW a leading expert on Rosé wines and myself, were talking via zoom to a fascinating group of Natural winemakers from 4 different regions of Europe.

Amongst the issue we discussed:

What is Rosé wine? Can Rosé age?

Can Rosé be classed as a terroir wine?

What are the differences between Natural Rosé and standard Rosé?

What is the history of Rosé in the 4 respective regions?

Grape varieties, agricultural philosophies, vinification practices and much more.

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Episode 1 – Introduction

In depth conversations with leading figures in the world of wine. On location in their wineries, bars, vineyards and tasting rooms.